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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 119 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by MichielV on 10/27/2021 & rated 91 points: W scallop dish which was superb. Great combo but indeed was drink up 2 years ago. It had lost some luster. (1206 views) | | | Tasted by beej on 12/2/2020: Last two notes r spot on. Nothin’ more to say. Enjoying tonite. (1460 views) | | | Tasted by M DU VIN on 10/6/2020 & rated 93 points: Still a wonderful bottle of wine at 15 years of age. (1508 views) | | | Tasted by affordableCollector on 5/8/2020 & rated 93 points: golden, in color. initial butttered popcorn. yellow peach, yellow apple, mandarin orange, mango, candied lemon, vanilla, spice. amazing wine at 15 years. (1514 views) | | | Tasted by OG-Wino on 3/29/2020 & rated 90 points: Opened last two bottles. First bottle was OTH -- too oxidized to drink.
Second bottle was definitely well past prime and leaning heavily to butterscotch, but was still drinkable. DEFINITELY time to finish these off. I'm looking at you, all 584 remaining bottles in cellars... (1729 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 2/10/2020 & rated 92 points: Butterscotch with lots of pear and apple (1060 views) | | | Tasted by Wayne Hansen on 2/5/2020 & rated 92 points: Excellent cork; a bit of sediment in a little pile on the edge of the bottle; color is a medium gold which is ever so slightly cloudy.
Excellent, deep, rich aroma featuring some barrel room notes, lemon custard, crushed rocks, some hints of tropical fruits including guava, nice floral element, too! Smoky flint and high toned citrus notes emerging after some time in glass which adds to the complexity; Aroma = 93.
Very big in the mouth with just a hint of that “over-the-hill” abruptness of old Chardonnay but also full of citrus and tropical fruit richness; there is a hint of bitterness on the finish whose floral and fruit notes last quite a long time; nicely balanced fruit and acids on entry with a mouth impression of richness and viscosity; let’s see if food eliminates that bitterness in the finish which expresses itself as more of a citrus pith rather than overt bitterness. In fact, over time the bitterness seems to go away. (Possibly the result of palate fatigue) There is definite astringency coating the mouth after swallowing or spitting. There is no real sense of alcohol heat, but this is, I’ll bet, fairly high in alcohol. Can certainly feel a sort of “prickliness” in my mouth. This is definitely a big-styled CA Chardonnay built for the medium haul … I should have opened these mid 2000’s up about 5 or more years ago, but they are still doing OK now! They certainly have intellectual value. Flavor = 91 to 93. (468 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 11/24/2019 & rated 92 points: Had another bottle in Rhinebeck. Dinner w Stacey, Karl, Tori and Doug. Great fish dish. This was a fantastic combo and teh wine really spoke to us. Yummy, at the top now. Drink up. (846 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 10/28/2019 & rated 92 points: W panseared branzino. Nearly 25 yrs married. This was perfectly fresh with great body balance and length. The 04 Mon Plaisir was overthe hill. This was great! But its time todrink this decade of PM. (846 views) | | | Tasted by bsweetnam on 1/13/2018 & rated 89 points: Might be past it's prime (1615 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 9/18/2016 & rated 93 points: Rich lush pear and apple notes with great balance, slight butterscotch and a fabulous finish (2374 views) | | | Tasted by jdshinn on 8/22/2015 & rated 95 points: A perfect example of what a Chardonnay should be. Perfectly balanced and is still showing beautifully. Paired with a cold curry pea soup and was stunning together. (3049 views) | | | Tasted by RickyT12 on 5/17/2015 & rated 93 points: Decanted for an hour just to try something different.
Golden yellow with quite a bit of sediment.
Nose has quite a bit of heat. Asparagus, honey, pears on the nose. Honey, white cracked pepper and a bit of unusual green pepper but sweet flavors and nice creaminess.
Lemon peel and honey on the nose.
Tasty wine. Quite a bit alcohol. Alcohol and weight same as past notes. (3804 views) | | | Tasted by RickyT12 on 5/9/2015 & rated 93 points: Peter Michael 05
Golden yellow color, lots of sediment.
Creme, vanilla and alcohol on nose. Light lemon peel on the nose. Lemon pith flavors. Acid is medium. Grapefruit peel flavors. A bit zesty. Weight medium plus. Kind of a bit of a candy yams aspect on the nose. Nice wine, but time to drink this year in my opinion. (3746 views) | | | Tasted by RickyT12 on 4/25/2015 & rated 94 points: Popped and drunk
Pineapple, star fruit, gritty almost like cactus juice, butter,
Cream, star fruit, acid is medium plus, weight medium plus. Orange peel. Aged well. Might want to try and decant next time. Nice Chard with a bit of a difference to it. (3173 views) | | | Tasted by jwebtx on 10/18/2014: A rich wine that is still youthful. (2096 views) | | | Tasted by MJTed on 5/12/2013 & rated 93 points: Drank at a party so no real notes. Everyone loved it, and still fresh and vibrant despite end on recommended drinking window. Aromatic, packed with white fruit, and Loads of stuffing to finish. (2973 views) | | | Tasted by dougie on 1/27/2013 & rated 94 points: Wow! Time has been good to this wine. Rich, great citrus on the palate and tangerine rind towards the finish. Balanced as much ad you can expect from a
Wine with so much going on. Great floral notes hang on throughout. The touch of creaminess completed the wine. (2991 views) | | | Tasted by jshufelt on 1/13/2013 & rated 92 points: Consistent with previous tasting note. Wonderful with crab cakes... (3097 views) | | | Tasted by plitton on 12/14/2012 & rated 92 points: Still really enjoyable. Super rich but clean and precise. Beautiful. Will not improve with additional cellar time. Drink up (and enjoy). (3045 views) | | | Tasted by davidspieker on 10/5/2012 & rated 91 points: Light golden color. Rich with full body. Flavors of butterscotch and tropical fruits with a lengthy finish. (2908 views) | | | Tasted by sdezutti on 8/20/2012 & rated 95 points: Distinctive citrus and roasted nut bouquet. Creamy mouthfeel full of lemon oil flavors. Very nice wine (1894 views) | | | Tasted by Uncorked1956 on 8/11/2012 & rated 85 points: The wine looks Light gold colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Lemon, and Apricot. It tastes like Apricot, Oak, and Vanilla. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Long. (1426 views) | | | Tasted by jeff nowak on 2/28/2012 & rated 92 points: second bottle opened for a dinner party. (2710 views) | | | Tasted by jeff nowak on 2/28/2012 & rated 92 points: age has been very kind to this wine. believe this to be at peak, but could hold another year or two. two bottles opened for a party with consistent notes. rich without being heavy, tropical > citrus (orange peel). (2653 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132
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| Peter Michael Producer website<br><br>The Peter Michael Winery is the California outpost of British-born Sir Peter Michael who has shown a Midas touch for selecting brilliant winemakers, including Helen Turley, Mark Aubert, Luc Morlet and more recently Luc’s brother, Nicolas. The consistency of these offerings from the cool climate hillside vineyards in Knight’s Valley and the Sonoma Coast has been respected and cherished by each of these winemakers... All things considered, Peter Michael is one of the reference point wineries in California.
Peter Michael Chardonnay Belle Côte Belle Côte Vineyard
Location: Eastern Sonoma County, high above Knights Valley
Planted: 1990
Chardonnay selections:
See 33 1/3%,
Old Wente 33 1/3%,
Rued 33 1/3%
Elevation: 1,700–1,800 feet
Soil: Volcanic-origin, Rhyolite
Exposure: South–southeast Chardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino County |
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